2026.11.13 | Event Press Release
HOTEL GRAPHY NEZU

“GRAPHY GARAGE – Christmas Market 2026 – ” will be held on 12/12・13 at HOTEL GRAPHY NEZU.

Where the hotel’s laid-back vibe, Yanesen’s warmth, and the buzz of Christmas all come together: “GRAPHY GARAGE – Christmas Market 2026 -”

Since opening in February 2013, HOTEL GRAPHY NEZU has followed the concept “Meet Local. Feel Global.” It’s a place where travelers from around the world and people from the neighborhood come together, so guests can experience local life and culture while enjoying a vibe that feels a little like being abroad. The hotel sits in the Yanesen area, a name that combines three neighborhoods: Yanaka, Nezu, and Sendagi. Traditional Japanese culture is still alive here, and the streets are full of shops with real personality: cafés in old Japanese houses, antique stores, and craft-filled shops where you can feel the owners’ passion.

GRAPHY GARAGE began in April 2024 with “GRAPHY GARAGE – Yanesen Local Market -,” a market event that gathered local Yanesen shops at the hotel to celebrate our 11th anniversary. This year marks the sixth edition, and the theme is Christmas.

We want this event to keep the warm, old-town charm of both the hotel and Yanesen, while adding the festive sparkle of a European-style Christmas market that you can enjoy with friends and family. During the event, select shops, accessory stores, used bookstores, and more from the Yanesen area will decorate our guest rooms and fill them with carefully chosen goods.

You can also enjoy a taste of Christmas through food and drinks like stollen and wine. On top of that, we’ll have hands-on activities, including knitting events that are perfect for the chilly season and workshops where you can make your own Christmas items. Bring your family and friends, and come on by!

＜Event Details＞
Date & Time: Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13, 2026, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location: HOTEL GRAPHY NEZU, 1st floor lounge, café, and selected guest rooms
Admission: 500 yen (free for junior high school students and younger)
Visitor Gifts: A GRAPHY GARAGE limited-edition shopping bag and Christmas card
Official Website: “GRAPHY GARAGE – Christmas Market 2026 -” special website
Past Event Video: 4th edition, “GRAPHY GARAGE – Christmas Market 2025 -“

Event Main Visual: Atsushi Takeuchi

Atsushi Takeuchi is an illustrator who mainly draws people using simple lines. His work spans many fields, including advertising, books, and fashion. He often draws inspiration from skateboarding, surfing, movies, and fashion. He loves all of them, but says he isn’t actually part of any of those cultures. His motto, “I don’t know cultures but my world is not too small.”, sums up that attitude perfectly.

He has created work for brands like CASIO, EDWIN, and earth music&ecology, illustrated the cover of the magazine Blue., and designed illustrations for official apparel goods for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. He has also held solo exhibitions at Isetan, Sogo, Loft, and other venues, mainly in the Kanto region. In December 2024, he changed how his artist name is written in Japanese, switching from katakana to hiragana.
Instagram: @takeuchiatsushi

How to Enjoy “GRAPHY GARAGE – Christmas Market 2026 -”

At “GRAPHY GARAGE – Christmas Market 2026 -,” some of Yanesen’s most charming shops gather in our guest rooms. Hop from room to room hunting for gifts, join craft workshops that both adults and kids can enjoy, and soak up the Christmas spirit with great food and drinks.

① Explore the guest rooms and find the perfect Christmas gifts, from little treasures to clothing!
Shops from around Yanesen will give our guest rooms a festive Christmas makeover.

Normally, only hotel guests get to step inside our rooms. But for these two days, they’ll turn into unique shops from the Yanesen area.

Each shop owner will set up their room just like their own store, filled with handpicked items like vintage clothing and accessories that make great Christmas gifts. This time, we’ve also invited knitting shops and creators to tie in with the “Solo Knitting Retreat Plan,” a stay plan offered at HOTEL GRAPHY NEZU. Wander through the hotel, take in the warmth of Yanesen and the holiday atmosphere, and find a gift you’ll love.
*We’ll share the latest updates on participating shops on our special website and official social media, so be sure to check them out.

▼See full details on participating shops here

“GRAPHY GARAGE – Christmas Market 2026 -” special website

② Join a workshop and make your own Christmas goodies!

We’ve prepared special hands-on activities so that everyone, from adults to kids, can get into the Christmas spirit. You can decorate a Christmas card to give to someone special, make a Caga Tió (a traditional Christmas figure), knit your own coaster, and more. There’s a whole lineup of workshops to get you in the holiday mood.

  • inclus wine & brewing: Make a Caga Tió, a Christmas figure from Catalonia, Spain
  • Kintsugi Studio Towa: Kintsugi workshop
  • kiiteekiiteekiitee: Knitting workshop for everyone, from first-time knitters to experienced crafters, tailored to each participant’s skill level. *Open on December 12 only.
  • Wataami -My Knitting Shop-: Beginner- and kid-friendly knitting workshops, including finger-knitted eco-friendly dish scrubbers and coasters. *Open on December 13 only.
  • HOTEL GRAPHY NEZU: Decorate a Christmas card and send it to someone special!

③ Get into the Christmas mood with food and drinks!

During the event, food, drink, and sweets shops will join the select shops, lifestyle stores, and bookstores from Yanesen at HOTEL GRAPHY NEZU. Along with Christmas gift shopping, you can enjoy a delicious taste of the holidays too.

Stays start in December: Now booking our “Solo Knitting Retreat Plan” — Stay to Knit

This year’s “GRAPHY GARAGE – Christmas Market 2026 -” brings together many shops and creators connected to yarn and knitting. There will also be knitting events hosted by kiiteekiiteekiitee and Wataami -My Knitting Shop-. Browse the market for gifts and vintage finds, or join a knitting event and get crafting. After enjoying the hotel in all its Christmas glow, why not head straight to your room? Let the market mood linger as you settle in for a cozy stay, knitting to your heart’s content.

Starting in December 2026, HOTEL GRAPHY NEZU is offering the “Solo Knitting Retreat Plan,” built around the theme “Stay to Knit.” The plan was created with solo-activity producer Maro. It starts with a “Welcome Yarn” gift, where you pick your favorite yarn at check-in. You’ll also get a spacious desk, a variety of knitting tools and care items to borrow, plus special cookies and herbal tea. Everything is set up so you can lose yourself in knitting, all on your own.

＜Plan Details＞
Plan Name: Solo Knitting Retreat Plan
Stay Period: December 2026 – June 2027
Price: From 16,000 yen per person per night (tax included)
*Varies by date and room type
Visit the special website here

■HOTEL GRAPHY NEZU

＜Hotel Overview＞
Name: HOTEL GRAPHY NEZU
Address: 4-5-10 Ikenohata, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0008
Access: 3-minute walk from Nezu Station (Chiyoda Line)
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